Single Photon Detector
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 137
Special Issue Editors
Interests: optoelectronics; photovoltaics; semiconductor devices; microelectronics and semiconductor engineering; I–V; semiconductor processing; photodetectors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Single photon detectors are crucial in fields where the detection of individual photons of light is necessary. In quantum cryptography, single photon detectors detect eavesdropping attempts, as any attempt to intercept the photon will disturb its state. In quantum computing, single photon detectors measure the state of qubits, the basic building blocks of quantum computers. In astronomy, single photon detectors detect and measure faint signals from distant objects, allowing astronomers to study the universe in greater detail.
Single photon detectors are also used in imaging applications. In biomedical imaging, they can detect fluorescent signals from biological samples, allowing researchers to study cellular processes and diagnose diseases. In lidar systems, they detect individual photons of light reflected from the target object for remote sensing and imaging. In quantum imaging, they use entangled photons to create images with improved resolution and sensitivity.
Sensitive and efficient single photon detectors have enabled significant advances in these fields, making them essential tools for researchers and scientists. Single photon detectors have revolutionized the way we study and understand the world around us, allowing us to detect and measure individual photons of light and explore the quantum world in greater detail. With continued research and development, single photon detectors hold the potential to unlock even more discoveries and applications in a wide range of fields.
Prof. Dr. Yongfu Li
Prof. Dr. Yuan Gao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- quantum cryptography
- quantum computing
- quantum imaging
- lidar
- single photon avalanche diode
- superconducting nanowires
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